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Meet the Stratocaster Custom, a Fender Japan signature model that combines the Strat and Tele into a unique new form – and it’s absolutely full of surprises
By Matt Parker published
Fujifabric frontman Souichiro Yamauchi takes a bold step on his third Fender Japan signature model, which marries features from his favorite Strat and Tele

Fender Japan has unveiled another knockout limited-edition Jazzmaster – in the face of Fender’s offset boom, will it be made available overseas?
By Matt Owen published
The popularity for offsets has grown “exponentially” over the past few years, and introducing Fender Japan models to wider markets would go a long way to satisfy the demand

Fender ushers in a new chapter of its history by opening flagship Tokyo store – and celebrates the milestone with three custom Acoustasonic Telecasters
By Matt Owen published
A handful of other premium edition Telecasters and Stratocasters have also been introduced to mark the Big F's first-ever physical store

Fender debuts limited-run Sakuraburst MIJ Hybrid II Stratocaster – and this one’s actually available outside of Japan
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Previously a Japan-only exclusive, could the arrival of this fresh ’burst herald a change in tack from Fender?

Fender Japan doubles down on its vintage hot streak with racing stripe-equipped Traditional ‘60s Competition Stripe collection
By Matt Owen published
Olympic White Stratocasters, Telecasters, Jazzmasters, Mustangs and Precision Basses make up the drop, which pairs 1960s aesthetics with modern Japanese craftsmanship – and a neat Competition-style body stripe

Fender Japan trades wild builds for classy vibes with stylish reverse headstock-equipped Traditional Stratocaster
By Matt Owen published
The latest limited-edition run from the Big F's Japanese factory will be available in the flagship Fender store in Japan, and features a narrower nut which “makes it easy for Japanese players to play”

Fender Japan launches the Elemental Series – high-spec, mid-priced models that will drive modern players wild
By Michael Astley-Brown published
With striking satin finishes, new pickguard shapes and high-performance spec sheets, these stunning guitars and basses are arguably 2022’s most exciting Fender guitars – so why are they only available in Japan?

Fender Japan revives 3 of its top-selling – and best-looking – models of recent times in new limited-edition run
By Matt Owen published
A Hybrid II Telecaster and Stratocaster, as well as arguably the tastiest Traditional Jazzmaster of the year, headline Fender Japan's latest sensational drop
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